That fishy looking Buffalo Bill? (4)

I believe the answer is:

cody

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'buffalo bill?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for cody that I've seen before include "Surname of Buffalo Bill" , "Buffalo Bill's surname" .)

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